Hundreds turn out for Jamie Brough Pavilion launch event in Hucknall after £100,000 revamp

The pavilion was renamed last year in memory of Mr Brough who tragically passed away in May 2022.

A leading light in the Hucknall and Nottinghamshire sporting scene, particularly in football, Mr Brough’s death, aged 45, left everyone in shock.

He was the founder and driving force behind Sports Gateway in Hucknall, which runs football academies with Notts County and Alfreton Town, and led charity initiatives, such as providing meals for families struggling to make ends meet during school holidays and raising money for other sports clubs.

A council spokesperson said: “The event ran from 10am to 12.30pm, with free face painting taken up by loads of children.

"There was also Tay play, an inflatable obstacle course, garden games, circus skills play, craft activities and football activities.

"Well over 100 families attended across the event and the sun did come out.”

The launch event was to mark the opening of the pavilion since is has undergone a major £100,000 overhaul, including the creation of a new multi-purpose studio space which will be available to hire, a new kitchen and new changing facilities.

Following the investment, the facility is now able to host indoor classes and activities in a purpose-built space improving access for a greater range of opportunities.

The revamped building will be run by the council’s leisure operator, Everyone Active, which also runs Hucknall Leisure Centre.